Something Wicca This Way Comes is a phrase that originated from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. In this play, the phrase is spoken by the three witches as they gather to discuss their sinister plans. The word "wicca" refers to the practice of witchcraft or paganism. In modern times, it has become synonymous with Wicca, a contemporary religious movement that draws inspiration from ancient pagan traditions. This phrase has found its way into popular culture and has been used as a title for various books, movies, and television shows. It encapsulates the mysterious and intriguing nature of witchcraft, suggesting that something magical and otherworldly is about to happen.
Q: Who would you say your book A Brigit of Ireland Devotional is aimed at, and can you say a bit about what’s inside?
I strongly advise being respectful of the cultures that gave rise to her, to read the old Lives of Saint Brigit , to learn about her folk traditions, and to read at least the portions of the old texts where the goddess Brigit is mentioned. at one point bugg does to the gravel quarry to investigate the disapearence of someone and they find a demon, a khalibaral or something, and a jaghut witch comes then to prevent the escape of the demon, its that jaghut witch.
It encapsulates the mysterious and intriguing nature of witchcraft, suggesting that something magical and otherworldly is about to happen. The phrase "Something Wicca This Way Comes" evokes a sense of anticipation and foreboding. It implies that there is a lurking darkness or supernatural presence that is about to enter the scene.
Malazan Empire: What Jaghut Witch? - Malazan Empire
When the Ceda and Mael worked together to trap the Edur sea demon, Mael called on a Jaghut to seal the demon in ice. Here's the actual quote:
Bugg closed his eyes. Jaghut witch, hear me. Recall my favor at the quarry? The time has come for . reciprocity.
She replied in his mind, distant yet swiftly closing. 'I hear you little man. I know what you seek. ah, you are a clever one indeed. '
Oh, I cannot take all the credit, this time.
What Jaghut witch? As far as I remember the only Jaghut in MT was Gothos, who Mael spoke with in the prologue. Gothos is not a witch, and is certainly not female! I am afraid I don't recall a quarry or another Jaghut. Can somebody remind me?
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Posted 06 November 2005 - 01:54 PM
at one point bugg does to the gravel quarry to investigate the disapearence of someone and they find a demon, a khalibaral or something, and a jaghut witch comes then to prevent the escape of the demon, its that jaghut witch
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Posted 06 November 2005 - 02:12 PM
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Being confronted with the problem, where to give the frozen demon, without nosy humans digging it out again, she asks Bugg "if he knows, where to give him", and he brings it under the fourth wing of the Eternal Domicil, where she seals it in ICE (in this way successfully shoring the wing), so it really pays to be nice to a jaghut.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 01:20 PM
Merkur next time don't put ice as ICE lol. ICE = Ian Cam Esselmont. you confused the hell out of me for a while lol.
But could you explain that further, I don't quite remember anything about Eternal Domicil:D Or even a pg reference shall do.
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Sorry for hooking,
for compensation i looked for the quotes.(2004 Bantam)
Actually it was the 5th wing, proof i do not know it by heart.
p.333; ". Now i need to find for him somewhere else. Any suggestions?
Bugg considered for a time, then he smiled."
p.467; ". The fifth wing. I´ve managed to successfully shore up the foundations - Already? Why that´s extraordinary.
It is, isn´t it. in any case, its chilly in this tunnels. now."
p.536; ". There have been some complaints about the cold draughts in the Fifth Wing, but that´s not my problem, strictly speaking.
Why the cold draughts, Bugg?
Presumably related to the shoring methods i employed, but they don´t know that."
I remembered, cause i enjoyed the solution very much. Obviously Bugg using his power over sediment/water brought the demon there and Huntress sealed it, and this was the favor the manservant called in later.
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Sorry for hooking,
for compensation i looked for the quotes.(2004 Bantam)
Actually it was the 5th wing, proof i do not know it by heart.
p.333; ". Now i need to find for him somewhere else. Any suggestions?
Bugg considered for a time, then he smiled."
p.467; ". The fifth wing. I�ve managed to successfully shore up the foundations - Already? Why that�s extraordinary.
It is, isn´t it. in any case, its chilly in this tunnels. now."
p.536; ". There have been some complaints about the cold draughts in the Fifth Wing, but that´s not my problem, strictly speaking.
Why the cold draughts, Bugg?
Presumably related to the shoring methods i employed, but they don�t know that."
I remembered, cause i enjoyed the solution very much. Obviously Bugg using his power over sediment/water brought the demon there and Huntress sealed it, and this was the favor the manservant called in later.
Thanks, Mekur. Wondered whatever happened to the 'somewhere else'
Completely missed the connections. Have Rep
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In a broader sense, this phrase can also be interpreted as a metaphor for the concept of the unknown and the unexpected. It invites us to embrace the mysteries of life and explore the hidden dimensions that exist beyond our everyday perception. Whether used in the context of Shakespeare's play or in popular culture, "Something Wicca This Way Comes" serves as a reminder of the allure and intrigue that surrounds the mystical and magical. It captures the essence of witchcraft and invites us to imagine a world beyond the ordinary, where anything is possible..
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